Obituaries
Local Obituaries in New Orleans, Harvey & Marrero, LA.
Gail Marie Thompson
Jan 10, 2023
Gail Marie Thompson entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Ingargiola. Mother of William F. Romair, III. Grandmother of William F. Romair, IV and Devin Romair. Daughter of the late Clifford H. Thompson, Jr. and Ella Mae Morest Thompson. Sister of Linda T. Decossas (Jimmy Sr.) and Betty T. Shoemaker (late Joseph). Aunt...
Kirk Alan Franovich
Jan 9, 2023
Kirk Alan Franovich entered into eternal rest on January 9, 2023. Beloved husband of Bridgett Buras Franovich for 23 years. Father of Haylei Franovich (Brent), Paige Franovich (Brandon Miller), Katie Hesler (Kameron), and Alaina Franovich (Josiah Arenales). Grandfather of Aiden, Zuri, Brentlei, Alivia, Carson, Kiley, Kollins, and his namesake, Kalan. Son of the late Claude Franovich and Marguerite Schrakamp Franovich....
Oliver J. Koch, Jr.
Jan 9, 2023
Oliver J. Koch, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the age of 97. Born August 12, 1925, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Oliver J. Koch, Sr. and Lucy Schmalz Koch. He was a resident of Belle Chasse for 65 years and Gretna for the last 5 years. A Navy Veteran serving during...
Joseph Albert Shirer Sr.
Jan 8, 2023
Joseph Albert Shirer born on February 26, 1930, in New Orleans, LA passed away on January 8, 2023 at the age of 92 at his residence surrounded by family members. He was the son of the late Irwin Newton Shirer and Emily Harris Shirer. He graduated from Jesuit High School in New Orleans, in 1948 and participated in all four...
Darlene Tew Plaisance
Jan 7, 2023
Darlene Tew Plaisance, 63 years old of Westwego,La passed away peacefully at her home on January 7,2023. Born on August 13, 1959 in New Orleans, La. Daughter of the late Clara and Gilbert Tew. Beloved wife of Clayton Plaisance Sr. for 41years. Highly devoted mother to Clayton Jr., Joseph and mother-in-law to Mandy. Daughter-in-law of Joyce and the late Lester...
Josephine Varisco Rhodes
Jan 7, 2023
Josephine “Josie” Varisco Rhodes passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Paul “P.J.” Rhodes for 61 years. Mother of Paula Rhodes-Walker (Chris). Grandmother of Evan Walker. Daughter of the late Angelina Culotta Varisco and John Varisco. Sister of the late Marie Waguespack, the late Lena Hogan, and Virginia Sapia....
Win Tran
Jan 7, 2023
Mr. Win Tran, born as Trần Hoàng Huyền, left his earthly life on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at 9 PM. He was born in Saigon, Vietnam and immigrated to The States in 1975 after the Fall of Saigon; he had more than just hope for a fresh start, he had a determination to succeed, and to have fun while doing...
Ana Ruth Delgado
Jan 7, 2023
Ana Ruth Delgado entered into eternal rest on January 7, 2023. Beloved mother of Allison Delgado Sandoval (Ever) and Hector Delgado. Grandmother of Allyana. Daughter of the late Hector Delgado and Berta Font Delgado. Sister of Ligia Berry (late Brian). Age 63 years, a native of Santana, El Salvador and resident of Harvey, LA. Ana was a loving, caring, and...
Raul L. Rodriguez Sr
Jan 6, 2023
Raul L. Rodriguez Sr passed on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Norma E. Rodriguez for 60 years. Father of Hazel Rodriguez, Raul Rodriguez, Jr. (Christie), and the late Henry Rodriguez. Son of the late Estelle and Clemento Rodriguez. Brother of six brothers and sisters. Grandfather of Anjelle Bianchini, Ricky Guillot, Tess Guillot, Kaleigh...
William Gordon Petty Jr
Jan 4, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Gordon Petty, Jr., 62, of New Orleans, LA, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. William (Bill) Petty, Jr. was born February 16, 1960 in Newport News, VA. He was the son of the late William G. Petty, Sr. and Mary Geraldine Hess Petty. Bill was a student at Old...
Jean Joseph Dumasse Fils
Jan 4, 2023
Jean J. D. Fils commonly known as (Boss TOTO) was born on February 14, 1947, in Morency (Cayes). He passed away on January 4, 2023 after losing a nearly two years battle against two types of cancer (Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma). He was 75 years of age. Jean grew up in the city of Aux Cayes where he attended primary...
Susan Rosabal Devlin
Jan 4, 2023
Susan Rosabal Devlin succumbed to Primary Progressive Aphasia Dementia on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023. She was 71 years old. Susan graduated from Archbishop Blenk High School in 1969. Following two years of study at the University of New Orleans she wed the love of her life and remained married until her passing. She is the daughter of the late Mannie...
Mr. Shirley Ray Fairchild
Jan 3, 2023
Shirley Ray Fairchild passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Sonia B. Fairchild. Father of Anne Marie Fairchild, John M. Fairchild, Robert M. Fairchild, and the late Stanley Ray Fairchild. Son of the late Elizabeth E. and Matthew M. Fairchild. Brother of the late Oree, Catherine and Ogee Fairchild. Grandfather of Brittany...
Grover E. Bakies
Jan 3, 2023
Grover E. Bakies, age 93, of Gretna, Louisiana entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in the comfort of his own home. He was Born in Carey, Ohio but resided in Gretna, Louisiana for most of his life after graduating from Carey High School and entering the military. Grover, better known as Butch or Junior, was a loving husband,...
Patricia Hicks Yundt
Jan 2, 2023
Patricia Hicks Yundt, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Yundt and mother of Sherrie Y. Oddo (Chris) and Tara Y. Means (Richard). Grandmother of Ethan Oddo (Laura), Stefan Oddo (Anne), and Jackson Means. Great-grandmother of Giada Oddo. Patricia was born on September 23, 1942 in Port Sulphur, LA to the...
Charlene Marie Pelas Verdi
Jan 2, 2023
Charlene Marie Pelas Verdi passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the age of 58. Beloved wife of Michael Verdi, for 21 years. Mother of Joseph Giglio, Malanna Verdi, and Dominique Verdi. Daughter of Paul (Bubby) Pelas and Lois Richard Pelas. Sister of Paul (Toko) Pelas Jr, and Carolyn Pelas Adams. God-mother of Amanda Pelas and Kyle Krieger. Charlene...
Debbie Labit Gros
Jan 2, 2023
Debbie Labit Gros returned to heaven on January 2, 2023, from West Jefferson Hospital in Marrero, surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was a resident of the Westbank for over 55 years. She was born in Houma, Louisiana on June 21, 1956, to the late Raymond and Maudery (Mae) Labit; sister of the late Larry and Ray Labit. Debbie was...
Elaine Cecile Staack Durabb Donaldson
Jan 1, 2023
Elaine Cecile Staack Durabb Donaldson passed away peacefully on January 1st 2023. Daughter of the late Henry and Elaine Staack. Loving mother of Richard K. Durabb Jr., sister of Henri Sue Agnelly, Deborah McAuley, and Judith Lemonier. Elaine was a stepmother to Arthur L. Donaldson III and wife Amy, Debbie Calkins and husband Scott, Lori Dowden and Sharon Caughman and...
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